First-Timer’s Guide

We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before the performance so you have time to park and enjoy the views before you take your seat. Insider tip: Arrive even earlier to shop the Guthrie Store or explore our popular spaces like the Endless Bridge and the Amber Box to enjoy stunning city views before the show.

We understand that life happens, but arriving on time is appreciated. Not only does it ensure you don't miss an onstage moment, it helps everyone in the audience have a more enjoyable experience. If you arrive after the show begins, you will be admitted during a break in the action to help keep distractions to a minimum. In some cases, you may be seated in an alternate location inside the theater. 

If you have any questions, please see an usher for assistance.

The closest option is the city-owned Riverfront Ramp on South 2nd Street directly across from the Guthrie, and the standard event parking rate is $15. Limited metered and street parking is also available.

For more information, visit our Getting Here page.

Come as you are and be yourself — there is no dress code at the Guthrie. Some patrons enjoy dressing up while others prefer to keep it casual. It’s truly up to you. We also ask that you refrain from wearing strong perfumes, colognes or lotions to be mindful of patrons seated near you with allergies or sensitivities to aromas.

We keep our theaters on the cooler side to help ensure actors stay comfortable onstage and theatrical equipment operates correctly. Because temperatures vary, we recommend bringing an extra layer so you stay comfortable in the audience.

The Guthrie offers a variety of sips and bites for purchase in our lobbies before the show and during intermission. You are welcome to bring beverages into the theater, but we ask that you enjoy snacks in the lobby before you take your seat. 

Looking for pre-show dining options at the Guthrie and in the neighborhood? Explore your options on our Eat & Drink page.

Photos of the set are allowed before or after the show and during intermission but not when artists are onstage. Video or audio capture of any performance is strictly prohibited.

If you snap some great photos during your visit, we’d love to see them. Just tag @GuthrieTheater or use #GuthrieTheater when you share online.

Yes, all phones and electronic devices must be turned off prior to the performance, and texting is not allowed during the show. We’ll share a friendly reminder to silence anything with a ring tone during the pre-show announcement.

Find a Guthrie staff member, and they’ll be happy to direct you to your seats and answer any questions. If you have a question you don’t see here, email [email protected], and our staff will get back to you soon.

Laugh. Be moved. Read the program from cover to cover. Chat with the folks around you. Cheer and give a standing ovation after the show. Theater is a beautiful, meaningful way to bring people together, and we can’t wait for you to join us.